Federal Grants
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015. This bipartisan measure re-authorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation's national education law.
ESSA builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents and students across the country.
For further information about programs funded by ESSA, see Federal Grants.
Public Notice of FY22 ESEA Waiver Request
Please share with federal program directors, business managers, and financial officials of public school districts.
LDOE is requesting an extension of the period of availability for FY22 ESEA funding. In order to extend the period of availability beyond September 30, 2024, LDOE is requesting a waiver pursuant to Section 8401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to extend the period of availability of FY22 ESEA funding to September 30, 2025 for the SEA and all of its LEAs.
Relevant personnel should review the waiver request and submit questions/comments to the Grants Management Helpdesk at ldoe.granthelpdesk@la.gov
by April 16, 2024.
ESSA Consolidated State Plan Addendum
Louisiana has opted to amend its State Plan to adjust the process by which Direct Student Services (DSS) funds are allocated. The change involves moving the 3% DSS reserve funds into the Title I,Part A formula flow-through for allocation to Local Education Agencies. Relevant personnel should review the ESSA Amendment for DSS funding, and submit questions or comments to Bernell Cook, Executive Director of Federal Support and Grantee Relations via email at ldoe.grantshelpdesk@la.gov and place “ESSA Addendum” in the subject line by April 26.